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City Council Minutes
City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 4, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, May 4, 2009. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made at 7:07 pm to discuss labor negotiations. Council returned to open session at 7:58 pm. All members of Council were present. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. City Council and the public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Roll Call Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, Michael Greene, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda 09-05-104 Moved by Hendricks Second by Wimberly To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of one item . Motion Carried Unanimously. Public Participation George Williams: Expressed viewpoint regarding Local Officers Compensation Commission recommendation. Announced an event to salute outstanding women. Larry Motley: Spoke on Harrison Street considered as a historical district. Vincent Hines/Tina Moore: Public apology. Robin Morris: Announced Forum to address illiteracy. Willie Johnson: Spoke on several issues. Pauline Dobson: Expressed concern of landlords, excessive dog barking and illegal actions in neighborhood. Jean Green: Dissatisfied with water bills Belinda Davis: Support of Venus Tavern Class C license. Keshia Drummer: Support of Venus Tavern Class C license. James Penn: Expressed appreciation of Police escorts during funeral precessions. Bishop Starghill: Announced Spring Clean and need for volunteers Antoinette Worth: Announced summer job program for youth. Presentation Public Hearing 09-05-105 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Open the Public Hearing for the City of Inkster proposed Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget at 8:55 p.m. Ernest Hendricks: Comments and questions regarding workshop increase, travel, enterprise fund, planning and police. George Williams: Questions regarding streets and jobs. Ronald Johnson: Comments on travel/training, wage increase and approval process. Troy Aiken: Concerns with sewer lines and manhole cover. Ernest Hendricks: Continued questions on budget. 09-05-106: Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Close the Public Hearing for the City of Inkster proposed Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget at 9:35 pm. Consent Agenda 09-05-107 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly o Approval of April 20, 2009 regular meeting minutes.o Approval of $12,397.67 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for April services.Boards and Commissions 09-05-108 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Appoint Curtistine Barge to the Local Business Advisory Committee for a two year term to expire May 4, 2011 in District II. Motion Carried Unanimously Ordinances First Reading Second Reading 09-05-109 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Amend Section 32.065 of the Library and Historical Society Ordinances of the City of Inkster. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-110 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Amend Section 32.096 of the Commission of Aging Ordinances of the City of Inkster. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-111 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Amend the Inkster Zoning Ordinance, Required Petition Subsection 155.203 (D), by exempting restaurants from the requirement, which shall state "Liquor/beer/wine may be served for consumption on the premises at a standard restaurant provided that such a use is accessory to the principal use of the business and that the bar area where patrons are served does not exceed 20% of the total public area of the building. If the above said uses do not exceed 20% of the total public area of the building, a petition requiring 51% of persons owning, residing or doing business within three hundred feet of the proposed location is not required. No waivers shall be given to permit a regulated use to locate within a three hundred foot radius of any nursery, primary, or secondary school. However, waivers may be given to allow above said uses serving beer, wine, or liquor for consumption on the premises to locate within three hundred feet of a nursery or primary school if separated by a major thoroughfare comprises of four or more lanes or traffic." Roll Call: Yea: Wimberly, Canty, Owens, Mayor Hampton Nay: Williams, Greene, Hendricks Motion Carried. Previous Business New Business 09-05-112 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Accept proposal from Giffels-Webster Engineers Inc. in the amount of $8,150.00 to provide topographic/boundary services to address the future construction of a Senior Citizen Wellness Center. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-113 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Purchase an F-150 4x4 pickup truck in the amount of $18,525.00. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-114 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Approve a Class C license application for Mr. Riad Al-Awar and Mr. Omar Abu Hamdan located at 28640 Michigan Avenue (Venus Tavern). Nay: Greene, Hendricks Motion Carried 09-05-115 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Approve submission of the BJA FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program. Hiring of Civilian Law Enforcement (Support Personnel). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-116 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Wayne County for the resurfacing of Inkster Road from Corona Street to Cherry Hill. Also, make an advance payment of $61,305.00 for 50% of the city’s share. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-117 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Provide a letter of support to the Boji Group to assist their application to Wayne County for Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding for the development of a Department of Human Services office on Michigan Avenue. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-118 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Letter of Support for the City of Romulus Resolution 05-351 regarding the "casino project". Motion Carried Unanimously 09-05-119 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Reject recommendation in the minutes of the April 9, 2009 Local Officers Compensation Commission meeting. Nay: Greene, Mayor Hampton Motion Carried Council Concerns: Hendricks: Responded to public participation remarks. Owens: Acknowledged Mr. Penn’s presence. Remarked on personal experience with the police escort for funeral procession Commented on training, goals, council’s effort for the city, and grass clippings in street. Attending seminar at no cost to the city. Greene: Remarked on grass cutting, contractor renewal, reluctance of citizens to call police, trailer homes. Announced Commander status. Williams: Remarked on city hall phone system, street lights group home, registered criminals, budget, cable fees, AT&T, Comcast and PEG fees. Mayor Hampton: Announced May 5, 2009 school election.
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There being no further business to come before Council, on Moved duly made by Greene, seconded by Williams and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of May 4, 2009 was adjourned at 11:02 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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